Reply To: Stick handling session

[Pops Ryan]

Tom
The first thing we do as soon as we jump on the ice is to form pairs, each guy with his own puck, and skate around playing 'double catch' If I can pair up regular D-Men, we do so. Sometimes I give each guy two pucks, one for the stick, the other for the skates. This drill, with the toe drags, etc. would fit in well as a seamless progression. Many thanks.
As for the Mike Smith breakouts, that is exactly what I was looking for. I was noodling around with developing PK rotations vs the Umbrella, vs the Funnel, vs the Center Down Low, etc. and wondered if the guy coming out of the box can be used as more than panicked D-Zone coverage or a sneaky Stretch Man. Pretty theoretical, I know, but….
As for Jasper, I hope you and your family have a great time. It does serve to remind me of how much I detest this 45 hour a week sales job and how alive I feel as soon as I hit the parking lot down at the rink.